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LYON, France – A terrorist suspect wanted by Algeria and subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice has been found in a Malian jail under a false name after checks against INTERPOL’s databases revealed his true identity.The 25-year-old, who is now awaiting extradition to Algeria, was among 96 people arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Mali. An INTERPOL In...

PARIS, France – International experts gathered in Paris today to develop a global action plan for the rehabilitation of Mali’s cultural heritage following the recent uprisings that have threatened important cultural sites including the world heritage-listed Timbuktu.Hosted by UNESCO at its Paris headquarters, the International Meeting of Experts on the Sa...

LYON, France - The current situation in Mali is having a significant impact on its cultural heritage, which constitutes an important part of mankind’s history. Mausoleums, tombs, sacred and historic sites, as well as archives and libraries in Timbuktu containing precious historic manuscripts, have been particularly vulnerable to destruction, damage, theft...